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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sony NEX-5N and Sony W570, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5N was released 9 months later than the W570 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NEX-5N matches up against the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony W570

 NEX-5N W570 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2011Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony NEX-5N

 W570 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony W570

 NEX-5N W570 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N has external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5N and Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5N versus the W570.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and W570 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and W570.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-5N contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The newer NEX-5N is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
Sports photography with Sony W570
58
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
Travel photography with Sony W570
70
great battery life (460 per charge)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony W570
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2011-10-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $159